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GCE2YR English Language

at Whickham School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

WHY CHOOSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE? Do you want to learn how a child, within just a few years, progresses from being unable to speak or understand to acquiring the ability to communicate and comprehend? Are you interested in discovering the real differences in the speech styles of men and women and how language can be used to influence or even control peoples? views and mindsets? Do you enjoy creative writing, experimenting with different genres, editing and redrafting to a publishable standard? English Language has gained a reputation for being a subject highly regarded by higher education providers and employers alike and could be the A Level you are looking for. A good qualification in this subject is excellent evidence that you can communicate clearly and effectively, in both writing and speech. It is a fascinating subject, accepted for entry to a wide range of degree courses. You learn about how language works ? its structure, sounds and implicit meanings ? and how it is used in society. The skills of observation, analysis and argument, which you will develop through this course, provide invaluable bridges to further subjects such as law, journalism, teaching, speech therapy, sociology, business studies and advertising

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in GCSE English

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Whickham School

    Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, NE16 5AR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Whickham

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